Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of bananas and strawberries in this creamy and luscious Banana-Strawberry Cheesecake. Perfect for any occasion, this fruity baked cheesecake is sure to impress your guests with its rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
Topping:
- 1 cup strawberry slices for topping
- Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, then add bananas, sour cream, vanilla, lemon juice, and eggs. Fold in strawberries.
- Bake: Pour the filling over the crust and bake until set. Cool gradually in the oven.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Top with strawberry slices and whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger banana flavor, use extra ripe bananas.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- To prevent cracking, avoid overmixing and cool the cheesecake gradually.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
